individual cheesecakesHere's a simple and delicious dessert perfect for summer -- no-bake brownie batter cheesecakes. That's right, all of the deliciousness of that brownie batter you're not supposed to eat raw, served up safely in cheesecake with a delectable crust and whipped cream on top.

The recipe from Lauren's Latest requires no baking whatsoever, so you don't even have to turn on your oven. The cool, creamy, gooey goodness is the perfect end to a meal on a hot summer night. And for as impressive as they look and taste, they're incredibly easy too.

No-Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecakes

For the crusts:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted

For the filling:

1 cup heavy whipping cream, plus extra for topping
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8-oz.) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups box brownie mix (the powder)
2 tablespoons milk

mini chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for crusts together until moist. Divide evenly between 4 serving dishes and press into the bottoms and up the sides about half an inch. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whip 1 cup cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spoon out of mixing bowl and set aside.

Place cream cheese, brownie mix, and milk into same mixing bowl the cream was just in and whip until smooth.

Gently fold in half the whipped cream. Spoon or pipe over top the crusts. Top with remaining whipped cream.

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